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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.67, 21,598.11 and 8,576.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.67, 21,598.11 and 8,576.94 is: 11,836.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.67 : 21,598.11 = 8,576.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.67/21,598.11 = 8,576.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.67x = 21,598.11 × 8,576.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.67x = 185,245,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,245,693.58/15,650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,836.28

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